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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 813.69 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 813.69 and 335.39 is: 501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 813.69 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/813.69 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 813.69 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 272,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,901.81/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.93

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