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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.74, 813.57 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.74, 813.57 and 323.56 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.74 : 813.57 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.74/813.57 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.74x = 813.57 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.74x = 263,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,238.71/543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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