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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543, 750.22 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543, 750.22 and 386.22 is: 533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543 : 750.22 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543/750.22 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543x = 750.22 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543x = 289,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,749.97/543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.61

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