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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.79, 815.08 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.79, 815.08 and 270.08 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.79 : 815.08 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.79/815.08 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.79x = 815.08 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.79x = 220,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,136.81/543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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