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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.70, 814.86 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.70, 814.86 and 254.50 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.70 : 814.86 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.70/814.86 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.70x = 814.86 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.70x = 207,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,381.87/543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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