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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.19, 748.70 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.19, 748.70 and 377.14 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.19 : 748.70 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.19/748.70 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.19x = 748.70 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.19x = 282,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,364.72/543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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