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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 814.08 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 814.08 and 350.72 is: 525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 814.08 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/814.08 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 814.08 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 285,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,514.14/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.15

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