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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.31, 750.11 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.31, 750.11 and 377.46 is: 521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.31 : 750.11 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.31/750.11 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.31x = 750.11 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.31x = 283,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,134.63/543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.13

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