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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.47, 814.48 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.47, 814.48 and 254.30 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.47 : 814.48 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.47/814.48 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.47x = 814.48 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.47x = 207,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,117.56/543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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