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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 749.36 and 375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 749.36 and 375.10 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 749.36 = 375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/749.36 = 375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 749.36 × 375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 281,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,084.94/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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