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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.12, 749.52 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.12, 749.52 and 368.16 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.12 : 749.52 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.12/749.52 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.12x = 749.52 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.12x = 275,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,943.28/543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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