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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 749.55 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 749.55 and 294.48 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 749.55 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/749.55 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 749.55 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 220,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,727.48/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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