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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.81, 812.10 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.81, 812.10 and 267.32 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.81 : 812.10 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.81/812.10 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.81x = 812.10 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.81x = 217,090.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,090.57/541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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