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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.74, 815.01 and 269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.74, 815.01 and 269.25 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.74 : 815.01 = 269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.74/815.01 = 269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.74x = 815.01 × 269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.74x = 219,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,441.44/543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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