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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 813.98 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 813.98 and 361.12 is: 540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 813.98 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/813.98 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 813.98 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 293,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,944.46/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.70

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