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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.28, 750 and 395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.28, 750 and 395.86 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.28 : 750 = 395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.28/750 = 395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.28x = 750 × 395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.28x = 296,895
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,895/543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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