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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.05, 814.14 and 250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.05, 814.14 and 250.73 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.05 : 814.14 = 250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.05/814.14 = 250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.05x = 814.14 × 250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.05x = 204,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,131.36/543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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