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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.92, 814.91 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.92, 814.91 and 338.18 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.92 : 814.91 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.92/814.91 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.92x = 814.91 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.92x = 275,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,582.40/543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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