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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.29, 814.34 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.29, 814.34 and 269.58 is: 404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.29 : 814.34 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.29/814.34 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.29x = 814.34 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.29x = 219,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,528.43/543.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.08

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