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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.42, 814.79 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.42, 814.79 and 269.59 is: 404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.42 : 814.79 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.42/814.79 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.42x = 814.79 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.42x = 219,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,659.24/543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.22

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