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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.67, 815.63 and 300.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.67, 815.63 and 300.07 is: 450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.67 : 815.63 = 300.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.67/815.63 = 300.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.67x = 815.63 × 300.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.67x = 244,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,746.09/543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.17

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