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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.25, 749.94 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.25, 749.94 and 356.77 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.25 : 749.94 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.25/749.94 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.25x = 749.94 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.25x = 267,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,556.09/543.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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