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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.21, 812.93 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.21, 812.93 and 334.89 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.21 : 812.93 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.21/812.93 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.21x = 812.93 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.21x = 272,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,243.59/543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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