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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.73, 814.55 and 434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.73, 814.55 and 434.26 is: 650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.73 : 814.55 = 434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.73/814.55 = 434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.73x = 814.55 × 434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.73x = 353,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,720.24/543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.55

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