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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 813.93 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 813.93 and 283.07 is: 423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 813.93 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/813.93 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 813.93 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 230,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,397.15/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.81

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