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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 750.14 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 750.14 and 366.47 is: 505.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 750.14 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/750.14 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 750.14 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 274,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,903.81/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.79

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