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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 749.70 and 368.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 749.70 and 368.86 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 749.70 = 368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/749.70 = 368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 749.70 × 368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 276,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,534.34/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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