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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 749.76 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 749.76 and 377.56 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 749.76 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/749.76 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 749.76 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 283,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,079.39/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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