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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 814.06 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 814.06 and 389.40 is: 583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 814.06 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/814.06 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 814.06 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 316,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,994.96/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.61

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