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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.84, 812.95 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.84, 812.95 and 268.13 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.84 : 812.95 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.84/812.95 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.84x = 812.95 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.84x = 217,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,976.28/541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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