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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.53, 749.66 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.53, 749.66 and 377.79 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.53 : 749.66 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.53/749.66 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.53x = 749.66 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.53x = 283,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,212.16/543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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