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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 814.98 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 814.98 and 283.11 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 814.98 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/814.98 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 814.98 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 230,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,729.70/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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