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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 813.79 and 337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 813.79 and 337.83 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 813.79 = 337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/813.79 = 337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 813.79 × 337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 274,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,922.68/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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