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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.36, 749.04 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.36, 749.04 and 336 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.36 : 749.04 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.36/749.04 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.36x = 749.04 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.36x = 251,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,677.44/543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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