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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.05, 814.67 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.05, 814.67 and 268.46 is: 402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.05 : 814.67 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.05/814.67 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.05x = 814.67 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.05x = 218,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,700.89/543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.73

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