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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 816.65 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 816.65 and 356.52 is: 535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 816.65 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/816.65 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 816.65 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 291,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,152.06/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.37

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