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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.83, 816.48 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.83, 816.48 and 338.64 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.83 : 816.48 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.83/816.48 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.83x = 816.48 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.83x = 276,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,492.79/543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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