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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.43, 814.51 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.43, 814.51 and 269.69 is: 404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.43 : 814.51 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.43/814.51 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.43x = 814.51 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.43x = 219,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,663.85/543.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.22

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