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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.17, 749.57 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.17, 749.57 and 294.49 is: 406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.17 : 749.57 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.17/749.57 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.17x = 749.57 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.17x = 220,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,735.65/543.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.39

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