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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.09, 813.24 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.09, 813.24 and 359.91 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.09 : 813.24 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.09/813.24 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.09x = 813.24 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.09x = 292,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,693.21/543.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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