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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.33, 749.93 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.33, 749.93 and 357.08 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.33 : 749.93 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.33/749.93 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.33x = 749.93 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.33x = 267,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,782.59/543.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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