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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.98, 815.13 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.98, 815.13 and 312.53 is: 468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.98 : 815.13 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.98/815.13 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.98x = 815.13 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.98x = 254,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,748.50/543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.30

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