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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.14, 749.15 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.14, 749.15 and 377.39 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.14 : 749.15 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.14/749.15 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.14x = 749.15 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.14x = 282,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,723.12/543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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