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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.11, 750.26 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.11, 750.26 and 377.26 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.11 : 750.26 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.11/750.26 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.11x = 750.26 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.11x = 283,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,042.16/543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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