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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.10, 814.65 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.10, 814.65 and 348.70 is: 523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.10 : 814.65 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.10/814.65 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.10x = 814.65 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.10x = 284,068.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,068.46/543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.05

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