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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.48, 749.77 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.48, 749.77 and 366.56 is: 505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.48 : 749.77 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.48/749.77 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.48x = 749.77 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.48x = 274,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,833.34/543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.69

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