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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 815.64 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 815.64 and 270.19 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 815.64 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/815.64 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 815.64 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 220,377.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,377.77/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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