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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.24, 815.23 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.24, 815.23 and 299.94 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.24 : 815.23 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.24/815.23 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.24x = 815.23 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.24x = 244,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,517.40/543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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