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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.65, 813.65 and 360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.65, 813.65 and 360.49 is: 539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.65 : 813.65 = 360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.65/813.65 = 360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.65x = 813.65 × 360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.65x = 293,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,312.69/543.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.52

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