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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.05, 749.41 and 294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.05, 749.41 and 294.37 is: 406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.05 : 749.41 = 294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.05/749.41 = 294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.05x = 749.41 × 294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.05x = 220,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,603.82/543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.23

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