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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.43, 815.24 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.43, 815.24 and 254.87 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.43 : 815.24 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.43/815.24 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.43x = 815.24 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.43x = 207,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,774.87/543.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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