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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 814.01 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 814.01 and 360.74 is: 540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 814.01 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/814.01 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 814.01 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 293,640.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,640.09/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.07

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