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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 814.77 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 814.77 and 254.44 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 814.77 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/814.77 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 814.77 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 207,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,307.09/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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