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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.75, 814.78 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.75, 814.78 and 379.54 is: 568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.75 : 814.78 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.75/814.78 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.75x = 814.78 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.75x = 309,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,241.60/543.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.72

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