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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.33, 814.97 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.33, 814.97 and 269.33 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.33 : 814.97 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.33/814.97 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.33x = 814.97 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.33x = 219,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,495.87/543.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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