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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.85, 815.89 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.85, 815.89 and 255.13 is: 382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.85 : 815.89 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.85/815.89 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.85x = 815.89 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.85x = 208,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,158.02/543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.75

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