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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.30, 814.56 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.30, 814.56 and 268.82 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.30 : 814.56 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.30/814.56 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.30x = 814.56 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.30x = 218,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,965.95/543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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