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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 814.88 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 814.88 and 269.94 is: 404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 814.88 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/814.88 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 814.88 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 219,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,969.38/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.60

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