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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.80, 815.88 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.80, 815.88 and 379.44 is: 569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.80 : 815.88 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.80/815.88 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.80x = 815.88 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.80x = 309,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,577.51/543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.29

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