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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.12, 815 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.12, 815 and 269.24 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.12 : 815 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.12/815 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.12x = 815 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.12x = 219,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,430.60/543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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