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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.07, 750.05 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.07, 750.05 and 368.11 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.07 : 750.05 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.07/750.05 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.07x = 750.05 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.07x = 276,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,100.91/543.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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