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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.44, 815.36 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.44, 815.36 and 269.44 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.44 : 815.36 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.44/815.36 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.44x = 815.36 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.44x = 219,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,690.60/543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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