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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 815.30 and 381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 815.30 and 381.94 is: 572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 815.30 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/815.30 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 815.30 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 311,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,395.68/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.91

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