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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.58, 814.63 and 395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.58, 814.63 and 395.83 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.58 : 814.63 = 395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.58/814.63 = 395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.58x = 814.63 × 395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.58x = 322,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,454.99/543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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