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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.55, 813.88 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.55, 813.88 and 370.56 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.55 : 813.88 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.55/813.88 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.55x = 813.88 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.55x = 301,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,585.94/543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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