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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.27, 815.03 and 312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.27, 815.03 and 312.19 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.27 : 815.03 = 312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.27/815.03 = 312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.27x = 815.03 × 312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.27x = 254,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,441.79/543.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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