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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 813.23 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 813.23 and 254.55 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 813.23 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/813.23 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 813.23 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 207,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,006.42/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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