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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.72, 813.54 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.72, 813.54 and 361.34 is: 540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.72 : 813.54 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.72/813.54 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.72x = 813.54 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.72x = 293,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,964.54/543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.65

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