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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.27, 814.12 and 406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.27, 814.12 and 406.22 is: 608.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.27 : 814.12 = 406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.27/814.12 = 406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.27x = 814.12 × 406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.27x = 330,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,706.74/543.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.73

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