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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.31, 813.44 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.31, 813.44 and 369.77 is: 553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.31 : 813.44 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.31/813.44 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.31x = 813.44 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.31x = 300,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,782.57/543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.61

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