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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.56, 750.72 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.56, 750.72 and 368.60 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.56 : 750.72 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.56/750.72 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.56x = 750.72 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.56x = 276,715.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,715.39/543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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