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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.67, 815.38 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.67, 815.38 and 269.67 is: 404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.67 : 815.38 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.67/815.38 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.67x = 815.38 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.67x = 219,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,883.52/543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.44

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