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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 814.14 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 814.14 and 286.50 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 814.14 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/814.14 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 814.14 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 233,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,251.11/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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