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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.20, 814.77 and 360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.20, 814.77 and 360.95 is: 541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.20 : 814.77 = 360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.20/814.77 = 360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.20x = 814.77 × 360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.20x = 294,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,087.16/543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.40

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