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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.53, 815.08 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.53, 815.08 and 429.32 is: 643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.53 : 815.08 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.53/815.08 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.53x = 815.08 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.53x = 349,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,925.00/543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.81

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