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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.23, 749.09 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.23, 749.09 and 403.44 is: 556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.23 : 749.09 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.23/749.09 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.23x = 749.09 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.23x = 302,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,210.85/543.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.33

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