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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.18, 812.95 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.18, 812.95 and 326.91 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.18 : 812.95 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.18/812.95 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.18x = 812.95 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.18x = 265,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,761.48/543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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