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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 748.87 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 748.87 and 356.68 is: 491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 748.87 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/748.87 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 748.87 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 267,105.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,105.17/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.88

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