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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.58, 749.48 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.58, 749.48 and 368.62 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.58 : 749.48 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.58/749.48 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.58x = 749.48 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.58x = 276,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,273.32/543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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