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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.55, 813.70 and 370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.55, 813.70 and 370.39 is: 554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.55 : 813.70 = 370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.55/813.70 = 370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.55x = 813.70 × 370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.55x = 301,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,380.42/543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.47

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