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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.48, 812.88 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.48, 812.88 and 397.32 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.48 : 812.88 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.48/812.88 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.48x = 812.88 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.48x = 322,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,973.48/543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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