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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.93, 815.65 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.93, 815.65 and 370.64 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.93 : 815.65 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.93/815.65 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.93x = 815.65 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.93x = 302,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,312.52/543.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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