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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 814.55 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 814.55 and 382.25 is: 572.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 814.55 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/814.55 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 814.55 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 311,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,355.75/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.51

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