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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.67, 814.89 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.67, 814.89 and 269.96 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.67 : 814.89 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.67/814.89 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.67x = 814.89 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.67x = 219,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,983.63/543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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