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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.24, 816.51 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.24, 816.51 and 361.74 is: 543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.24 : 816.51 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.24/816.51 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.24x = 816.51 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.24x = 295,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,358.44/543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.70

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