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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.40, 814.26 and 370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.40, 814.26 and 370.06 is: 554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.40 : 814.26 = 370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.40/814.26 = 370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.40x = 814.26 × 370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.40x = 301,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,325.06/543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.52

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