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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 749.37 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 749.37 and 294.34 is: 406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 749.37 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/749.37 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 749.37 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 220,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,569.57/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.18

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