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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.79, 750.14 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.79, 750.14 and 378.14 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.79 : 750.14 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.79/750.14 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.79x = 750.14 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.79x = 283,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,657.94/543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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