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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.90, 813.10 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.90, 813.10 and 268.02 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.90 : 813.10 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.90/813.10 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.90x = 813.10 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.90x = 217,923.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,923.00/541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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