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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.36, 750.06 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.36, 750.06 and 394.32 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.36 : 750.06 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.36/750.06 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.36x = 750.06 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.36x = 295,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,763.66/543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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