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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.25, 750.30 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.25, 750.30 and 368.29 is: 508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.25 : 750.30 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.25/750.30 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.25x = 750.30 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.25x = 276,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,326.15/543.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.65

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