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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.20, 749.40 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.20, 749.40 and 366.44 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.20 : 749.40 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.20/749.40 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.20x = 749.40 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.20x = 274,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,610.14/543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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