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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 750.59 and 386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 750.59 and 386.62 is: 533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 750.59 = 386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/750.59 = 386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 750.59 × 386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 290,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,193.11/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.68

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