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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 815.50 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 815.50 and 361.04 is: 541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 815.50 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/815.50 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 815.50 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 294,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,428.12/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.55

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