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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.62, 815.88 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.62, 815.88 and 369.88 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.62 : 815.88 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.62/815.88 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.62x = 815.88 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.62x = 301,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,777.69/543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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