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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.44, 815.52 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.44, 815.52 and 287.12 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.44 : 815.52 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.44/815.52 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.44x = 815.52 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.44x = 234,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,152.10/543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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