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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 812.04 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 812.04 and 267.59 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 812.04 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/812.04 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 812.04 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 217,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,289.72/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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