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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 815.40 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 815.40 and 250.96 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 815.40 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/815.40 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 815.40 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 204,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,632.78/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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