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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.81, 812.03 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.81, 812.03 and 267.83 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.81 : 812.03 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.81/812.03 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.81x = 812.03 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.81x = 217,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,483.96/541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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