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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 814.86 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 814.86 and 251.20 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 814.86 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/814.86 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 814.86 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 204,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,693.85/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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