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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.93, 815.59 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.93, 815.59 and 370.83 is: 556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.93 : 815.59 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.93/815.59 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.93x = 815.59 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.93x = 302,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,445.24/543.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.04

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