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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.04, 813.64 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.04, 813.64 and 388.18 is: 581.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.04 : 813.64 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.04/813.64 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.04x = 813.64 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.04x = 315,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,838.78/543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.61

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