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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.37, 814.66 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.37, 814.66 and 348.59 is: 522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.37 : 814.66 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.37/814.66 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.37x = 814.66 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.37x = 283,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,982.35/543.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.63

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