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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.59, 815.32 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.59, 815.32 and 269.40 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.59 : 815.32 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.59/815.32 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.59x = 815.32 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.59x = 219,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,647.21/543.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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