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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.22, 815.01 and 283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.22, 815.01 and 283.42 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.22 : 815.01 = 283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.22/815.01 = 283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.22x = 815.01 × 283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.22x = 230,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,990.13/543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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