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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.42, 749.16 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.42, 749.16 and 368.46 is: 507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.42 : 749.16 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.42/749.16 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.42x = 749.16 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.42x = 276,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,035.49/543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.96

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