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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.81, 815.94 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.81, 815.94 and 297.30 is: 446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.81 : 815.94 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.81/815.94 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.81x = 815.94 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.81x = 242,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,582.02/543.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.08

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