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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 750.54 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 750.54 and 369.16 is: 509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 750.54 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/750.54 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 750.54 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 277,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,069.35/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.59

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