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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 814.83 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 814.83 and 389.08 is: 583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 814.83 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/814.83 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 814.83 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 317,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,034.06/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.28

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