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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.35, 749.65 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.35, 749.65 and 386.01 is: 532.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.35 : 749.65 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.35/749.65 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.35x = 749.65 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.35x = 289,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,372.40/543.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.57

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