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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 750.36 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 750.36 and 368.96 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 750.36 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/750.36 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 750.36 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 276,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,852.83/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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