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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.30, 750.03 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.30, 750.03 and 357.06 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.30 : 750.03 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.30/750.03 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.30x = 750.03 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.30x = 267,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,805.71/543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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