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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.39, 814.68 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.39, 814.68 and 254.63 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.39 : 814.68 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.39/814.68 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.39x = 814.68 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.39x = 207,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,437.90/543.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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