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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 814.02 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 814.02 and 360.46 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 814.02 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/814.02 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 814.02 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 293,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,421.65/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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