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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.46, 814.11 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.46, 814.11 and 350.50 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.46 : 814.11 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.46/814.11 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.46x = 814.11 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.46x = 285,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,345.56/543.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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