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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 814.86 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 814.86 and 254.70 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 814.86 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/814.86 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 814.86 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 207,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,544.84/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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