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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 814.65 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 814.65 and 266.01 is: 398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 814.65 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/814.65 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 814.65 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 216,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,705.05/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.71

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