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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.13, 749.63 and 356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.13, 749.63 and 356.29 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.13 : 749.63 = 356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.13/749.63 = 356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.13x = 749.63 × 356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.13x = 267,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,085.67/543.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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