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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.22, 749.63 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.22, 749.63 and 294.53 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.22 : 749.63 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.22/749.63 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.22x = 749.63 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.22x = 220,788.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,788.07/543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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