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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.39, 815.28 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.39, 815.28 and 251.03 is: 376.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.39 : 815.28 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.39/815.28 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.39x = 815.28 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.39x = 204,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,657.19/543.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.63

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