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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.06, 814.55 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.06, 814.55 and 250.50 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.06 : 814.55 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.06/814.55 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.06x = 814.55 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.06x = 204,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,043.52/543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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