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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.15, 814.79 and 279.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.15, 814.79 and 279.71 is: 419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.15 : 814.79 = 279.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.15/814.79 = 279.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.15x = 814.79 × 279.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.15x = 227,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,903.51/543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.60

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