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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.14, 813.99 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.14, 813.99 and 246.43 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.14 : 813.99 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.14/813.99 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.14x = 813.99 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.14x = 200,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,587.53/543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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