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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.58, 815.63 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.58, 815.63 and 348.65 is: 523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.58 : 815.63 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.58/815.63 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.58x = 815.63 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.58x = 284,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,366.19/543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.14

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