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