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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 750.60 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 750.60 and 369.12 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 750.60 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/750.60 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 750.60 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 277,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,061.47/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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