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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 815.16 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 815.16 and 339.34 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 815.16 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/815.16 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 815.16 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 276,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,617.16/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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