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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 814.53 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 814.53 and 269.07 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 814.53 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/814.53 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 814.53 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 219,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,165.59/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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