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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.99, 811.92 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.99, 811.92 and 267.25 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.99 : 811.92 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.99/811.92 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.99x = 811.92 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.99x = 216,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,985.62/541.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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