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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 814.99 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 814.99 and 327.06 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 814.99 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/814.99 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 814.99 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 266,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,550.63/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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