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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.87, 812.08 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.87, 812.08 and 267.82 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.87 : 812.08 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.87/812.08 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.87x = 812.08 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.87x = 217,491.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,491.27/541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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