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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.65, 814.39 and 350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.65, 814.39 and 350.69 is: 525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.65 : 814.39 = 350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.65/814.39 = 350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.65x = 814.39 × 350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.65x = 285,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,598.43/543.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.34

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