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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.74, 815.72 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.74, 815.72 and 265.82 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.74 : 815.72 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.74/815.72 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.74x = 815.72 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.74x = 216,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,829.28/543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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