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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.82, 814.68 and 338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.82, 814.68 and 338.47 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.82 : 814.68 = 338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.82/814.68 = 338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.82x = 814.68 × 338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.82x = 275,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,744.74/543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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