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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.59, 815.65 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.59, 815.65 and 266.29 is: 399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.59 : 815.65 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.59/815.65 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.59x = 815.65 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.59x = 217,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,199.44/543.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.56

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