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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.31, 815.25 and 296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.31, 815.25 and 296.69 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.31 : 815.25 = 296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.31/815.25 = 296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.31x = 815.25 × 296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.31x = 241,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,876.52/543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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