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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.33, 749.80 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.33, 749.80 and 294.65 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.33 : 749.80 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.33/749.80 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.33x = 749.80 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.33x = 220,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,929.71/543.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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