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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.46, 750.05 and 377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.46, 750.05 and 377.58 is: 521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.46 : 750.05 = 377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.46/750.05 = 377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.46x = 750.05 × 377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.46x = 283,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,203.88/543.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.11

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