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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 749.64 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 749.64 and 366.16 is: 505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 749.64 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/749.64 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 749.64 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 274,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,488.18/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.35

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