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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.25, 815.04 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.25, 815.04 and 283.30 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.25 : 815.04 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.25/815.04 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.25x = 815.04 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.25x = 230,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,900.83/543.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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