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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.34, 814.82 and 361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.34, 814.82 and 361.69 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.34 : 814.82 = 361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.34/814.82 = 361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.34x = 814.82 × 361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.34x = 294,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,706.36/543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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