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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.69, 814.71 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.69, 814.71 and 327.03 is: 490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.69 : 814.71 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.69/814.71 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.69x = 814.71 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.69x = 266,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,434.61/543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.05

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