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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.70, 816.30 and 349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.70, 816.30 and 349.90 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.70 : 816.30 = 349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.70/816.30 = 349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.70x = 816.30 × 349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.70x = 285,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,623.37/543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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