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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.73, 815.10 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.73, 815.10 and 251.28 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.73 : 815.10 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.73/815.10 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.73x = 815.10 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.73x = 204,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,818.33/543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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