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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 750.87 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 750.87 and 369.90 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 750.87 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/750.87 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 750.87 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 277,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,746.81/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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