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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 749.62 and 396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 749.62 and 396.78 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 749.62 = 396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/749.62 = 396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 749.62 × 396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 297,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,434.22/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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