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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.47, 815.21 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.47, 815.21 and 381.88 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.47 : 815.21 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.47/815.21 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.47x = 815.21 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.47x = 311,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,309.40/543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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