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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.48, 814.29 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.48, 814.29 and 250.50 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.48 : 814.29 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.48/814.29 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.48x = 814.29 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.48x = 203,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,979.65/543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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