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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.18, 814.98 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.18, 814.98 and 326.64 is: 490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.18 : 814.98 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.18/814.98 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.18x = 814.98 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.18x = 266,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,205.07/543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.09

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