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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.23, 814.39 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.23, 814.39 and 369.41 is: 553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.23 : 814.39 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.23/814.39 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.23x = 814.39 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.23x = 300,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,845.47/543.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.80

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