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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 814.39 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 814.39 and 395.92 is: 593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 814.39 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/814.39 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 814.39 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 322,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,430.96/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.71

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