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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.31, 814.26 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.31, 814.26 and 348.23 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.31 : 814.26 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.31/814.26 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.31x = 814.26 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.31x = 283,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,553.10/543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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