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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.23, 749.45 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.23, 749.45 and 356.82 is: 492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.23 : 749.45 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.23/749.45 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.23x = 749.45 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.23x = 267,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,420.58/543.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.28

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