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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 815.12 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 815.12 and 254.64 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 815.12 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/815.12 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 815.12 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 207,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,562.16/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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