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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.57, 816 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.57, 816 and 361.32 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.57 : 816 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.57/816 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.57x = 816 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.57x = 294,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,837.12/543.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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