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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.87, 814.73 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.87, 814.73 and 327.87 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.87 : 814.73 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.87/814.73 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.87x = 814.73 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.87x = 267,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,123.89/543.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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