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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.11, 814.09 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.11, 814.09 and 268.86 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.11 : 814.09 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.11/814.09 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.11x = 814.09 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.11x = 218,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,876.24/543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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