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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.49, 816.88 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.49, 816.88 and 361.99 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.49 : 816.88 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.49/816.88 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.49x = 816.88 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.49x = 295,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,702.39/543.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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