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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.91, 749.75 and 368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.91, 749.75 and 368.95 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.91 : 749.75 = 368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.91/749.75 = 368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.91x = 749.75 × 368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.91x = 276,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,618.42/543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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