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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.14, 749.30 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.14, 749.30 and 366.21 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.14 : 749.30 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.14/749.30 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.14x = 749.30 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.14x = 274,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,402.11/543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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