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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.48, 814.14 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.48, 814.14 and 337.56 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.48 : 814.14 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.48/814.14 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.48x = 814.14 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.48x = 274,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,821.10/543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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