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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.06, 814.98 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.06, 814.98 and 269.28 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.06 : 814.98 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.06/814.98 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.06x = 814.98 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.06x = 219,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,457.81/543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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