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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.73, 815.72 and 269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.73, 815.72 and 269.75 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.73 : 815.72 = 269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.73/815.72 = 269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.73x = 815.72 × 269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.73x = 220,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,040.47/543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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