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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.11, 812.59 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.11, 812.59 and 267.86 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.11 : 812.59 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.11/812.59 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.11x = 812.59 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.11x = 217,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,655.62/542.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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