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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 750.62 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 750.62 and 377.83 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 750.62 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/750.62 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 750.62 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 283,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,606.51/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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