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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.15, 749.28 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.15, 749.28 and 395.73 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.15 : 749.28 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.15/749.28 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.15x = 749.28 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.15x = 296,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,512.57/543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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