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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 815.37 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 815.37 and 312.84 is: 468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 815.37 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/815.37 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 815.37 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 255,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,080.35/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.93

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