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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.74, 816.60 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.74, 816.60 and 283.91 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.74 : 816.60 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.74/816.60 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.74x = 816.60 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.74x = 231,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,836.82/543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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