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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.35, 813.93 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.35, 813.93 and 311.54 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.35 : 813.93 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.35/813.93 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.35x = 813.93 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.35x = 253,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,567.68/543.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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