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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.32, 750.39 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.32, 750.39 and 368.36 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.32 : 750.39 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.32/750.39 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.32x = 750.39 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.32x = 276,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,409.91/543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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