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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 748.79 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 748.79 and 368.12 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 748.79 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/748.79 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 748.79 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 275,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,644.57/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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