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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.66, 814.77 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.66, 814.77 and 327.30 is: 490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.66 : 814.77 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.66/814.77 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.66x = 814.77 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.66x = 266,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,674.22/543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.52

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