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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.40, 814.46 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.40, 814.46 and 254.24 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.40 : 814.46 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.40/814.46 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.40x = 814.46 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.40x = 207,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,068.31/543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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