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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.56, 749.62 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.56, 749.62 and 377.56 is: 520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.56 : 749.62 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.56/749.62 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.56x = 749.62 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.56x = 283,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,026.53/543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.69

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