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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 814.02 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 814.02 and 269.80 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 814.02 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/814.02 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 814.02 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 219,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,622.60/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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