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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.92, 815.64 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.92, 815.64 and 381.68 is: 572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.92 : 815.64 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.92/815.64 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.92x = 815.64 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.92x = 311,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,313.48/543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.35

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