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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.61, 815.70 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.61, 815.70 and 269.93 is: 405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.61 : 815.70 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.61/815.70 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.61x = 815.70 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.61x = 220,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,184.95/543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.04

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