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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.80, 813.66 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.80, 813.66 and 361.64 is: 541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.80 : 813.66 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.80/813.66 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.80x = 813.66 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.80x = 294,252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,252.00/543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.10

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