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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 815.40 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 815.40 and 269.82 is: 404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 815.40 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/815.40 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 815.40 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 220,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,011.23/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.60

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