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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.46, 813.78 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.46, 813.78 and 360.28 is: 539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.46 : 813.78 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.46/813.78 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.46x = 813.78 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.46x = 293,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,188.66/543.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.49

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