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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.93, 815.26 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.93, 815.26 and 270.19 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.93 : 815.26 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.93/815.26 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.93x = 815.26 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.93x = 220,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,275.10/543.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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