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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.15, 814.11 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.15, 814.11 and 269.43 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.15 : 814.11 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.15/814.11 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.15x = 814.11 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.15x = 219,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,345.66/543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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