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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.74, 815.06 and 299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.74, 815.06 and 299.75 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.74 : 815.06 = 299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.74/815.06 = 299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.74x = 815.06 × 299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.74x = 244,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,308.66/543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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