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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.40, 813.66 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.40, 813.66 and 286.12 is: 428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.40 : 813.66 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.40/813.66 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.40x = 813.66 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.40x = 232,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,804.40/543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.42

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