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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.26, 815.16 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.26, 815.16 and 360.92 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.26 : 815.16 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.26/815.16 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.26x = 815.16 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.26x = 294,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,207.55/543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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