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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 814.66 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 814.66 and 250.64 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 814.66 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/814.66 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 814.66 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 204,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,189.32/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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