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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 814.84 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 814.84 and 361.18 is: 541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 814.84 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/814.84 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 814.84 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 294,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,303.91/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.12

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