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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.34, 749.55 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.34, 749.55 and 356.75 is: 492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.34 : 749.55 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.34/749.55 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.34x = 749.55 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.34x = 267,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,401.96/543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.14

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