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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543, 749.70 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543, 749.70 and 387.48 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543 : 749.70 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543/749.70 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543x = 749.70 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543x = 290,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,493.76/543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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