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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.09, 748.68 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.09, 748.68 and 387.57 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.09 : 748.68 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.09/748.68 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.09x = 748.68 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.09x = 290,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,160.23/543.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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