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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.38, 816.89 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.38, 816.89 and 382.19 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.38 : 816.89 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.38/816.89 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.38x = 816.89 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.38x = 312,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,201.19/543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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