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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 814.74 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 814.74 and 269.10 is: 403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 814.74 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/814.74 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 814.74 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 219,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,246.53/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.75

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