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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.44, 749.43 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.44, 749.43 and 366.54 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.44 : 749.43 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.44/749.43 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.44x = 749.43 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.44x = 274,696.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,696.07/543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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