Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543, 814.50 and 326.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 543, 814.50 and 326.64 is: 489.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543 : 814.50 = 326.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543/814.50 = 326.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543x = 814.50 × 326.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543x = 266,048.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,048.28/543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489.96
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