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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.29, 814.09 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.29, 814.09 and 254.39 is: 381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.29 : 814.09 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.29/814.09 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.29x = 814.09 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.29x = 207,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,096.36/543.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.19

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