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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.30, 811.01 and 503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.30, 811.01 and 503.25 is: 751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.30 : 811.01 = 503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.30/811.01 = 503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.30x = 811.01 × 503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.30x = 408,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,138.27/543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.22

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