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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 813.26 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 813.26 and 359.96 is: 539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 813.26 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/813.26 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 813.26 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 292,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,741.07/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.10

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