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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.81, 816.70 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.81, 816.70 and 338.78 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.81 : 816.70 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.81/816.70 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.81x = 816.70 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.81x = 276,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,677.54/543.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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