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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.60, 814.14 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.60, 814.14 and 370.26 is: 554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.60 : 814.14 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.60/814.14 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.60x = 814.14 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.60x = 301,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,443.48/543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.53

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