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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.40, 815.48 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.40, 815.48 and 399.48 is: 599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.40 : 815.48 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.40/815.48 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.40x = 815.48 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.40x = 325,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,767.95/543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.50

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