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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.40, 815.14 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.40, 815.14 and 254.68 is: 382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.40 : 815.14 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.40/815.14 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.40x = 815.14 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.40x = 207,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,599.86/543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.04

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