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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 815.30 and 300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 815.30 and 300.28 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 815.30 = 300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/815.30 = 300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 815.30 × 300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 244,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,818.28/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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