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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.11, 814.13 and 282.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.11, 814.13 and 282.95 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.11 : 814.13 = 282.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.11/814.13 = 282.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.11x = 814.13 × 282.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.11x = 230,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,358.08/543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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