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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 812.99 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 812.99 and 267.98 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 812.99 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/812.99 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 812.99 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 217,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,861.67/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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