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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 816.12 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 816.12 and 270.04 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 816.12 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/816.12 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 816.12 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 220,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,385.04/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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