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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.14, 749.70 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.14, 749.70 and 375.18 is: 517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.14 : 749.70 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.14/749.70 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.14x = 749.70 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.14x = 281,268.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,268.70/543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.86

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