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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.69, 814.72 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.69, 814.72 and 327.02 is: 490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.69 : 814.72 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.69/814.72 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.69x = 814.72 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.69x = 266,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,429.73/543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.04

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