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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 814.55 and 350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 814.55 and 350.25 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 814.55 = 350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/814.55 = 350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 814.55 × 350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 285,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,294.39/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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