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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 814.62 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 814.62 and 269.30 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 814.62 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/814.62 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 814.62 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 219,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,377.17/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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