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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.92, 816.90 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.92, 816.90 and 338.86 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.92 : 816.90 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.92/816.90 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.92x = 816.90 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.92x = 276,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,814.73/543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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