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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 814.56 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 814.56 and 337.60 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 814.56 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/814.56 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 814.56 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 274,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,995.46/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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