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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 813.93 and 381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 813.93 and 381.16 is: 571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 813.93 = 381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/813.93 = 381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 813.93 × 381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 310,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,237.56/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.17

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