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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 814.54 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 814.54 and 389.26 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 814.54 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/814.54 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 814.54 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 317,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,065.68/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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