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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543, 749.88 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543, 749.88 and 388.56 is: 536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543 : 749.88 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543/749.88 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543x = 749.88 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543x = 291,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,373.37/543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.60

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