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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.67, 813.57 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.67, 813.57 and 338.34 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.67 : 813.57 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.67/813.57 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.67x = 813.57 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.67x = 275,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,263.27/543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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