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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 813.98 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 813.98 and 327.61 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 813.98 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/813.98 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 813.98 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 266,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,666.35/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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