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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.73, 814.20 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.73, 814.20 and 348.43 is: 521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.73 : 814.20 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.73/814.20 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.73x = 814.20 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.73x = 283,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,691.71/543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.75

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