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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.48, 814.80 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.48, 814.80 and 339.36 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.48 : 814.80 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.48/814.80 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.48x = 814.80 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.48x = 276,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,510.53/543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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