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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.15, 814.93 and 250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.15, 814.93 and 250.79 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.15 : 814.93 = 250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.15/814.93 = 250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.15x = 814.93 × 250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.15x = 204,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,377.71/543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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