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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 816.66 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 816.66 and 287.64 is: 431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 816.66 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/816.66 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 816.66 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 234,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,904.08/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.84

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