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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.29, 815.02 and 269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.29, 815.02 and 269.39 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.29 : 815.02 = 269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.29/815.02 = 269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.29x = 815.02 × 269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.29x = 219,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,553.49/543.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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