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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.22, 749.65 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.22, 749.65 and 294.54 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.22 : 749.65 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.22/749.65 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.22x = 749.65 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.22x = 220,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,801.91/543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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