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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.53, 814.07 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.53, 814.07 and 326.66 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.53 : 814.07 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.53/814.07 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.53x = 814.07 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.53x = 265,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,918.40/543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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