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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.05, 749.03 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.05, 749.03 and 377.20 is: 520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.05 : 749.03 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.05/749.03 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.05x = 749.03 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.05x = 282,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,534.12/543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.27

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