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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.66, 813.57 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.66, 813.57 and 399.02 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.66 : 813.57 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.66/813.57 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.66x = 813.57 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.66x = 324,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,630.70/543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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