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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 749.28 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 749.28 and 368.56 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 749.28 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/749.28 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 749.28 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 276,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,154.64/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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