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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.99, 816 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.99, 816 and 339.15 is: 508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.99 : 816 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.99/816 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.99x = 816 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.99x = 276,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,746.40/543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.73

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