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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 812.25 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 812.25 and 267.39 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 812.25 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/812.25 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 812.25 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 217,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,187.53/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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