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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.21, 815.04 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.21, 815.04 and 269.16 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.21 : 815.04 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.21/815.04 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.21x = 815.04 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.21x = 219,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,376.17/543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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