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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.18, 813.90 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.18, 813.90 and 348.42 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.18 : 813.90 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.18/813.90 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.18x = 813.90 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.18x = 283,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,579.04/543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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