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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.12, 813.92 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.12, 813.92 and 268.92 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.12 : 813.92 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.12/813.92 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.12x = 813.92 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.12x = 218,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,878.02/543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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