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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.32, 749.10 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.32, 749.10 and 368.44 is: 507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.32 : 749.10 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.32/749.10 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.32x = 749.10 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.32x = 275,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,998.40/543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.98

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