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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.37, 749.85 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.37, 749.85 and 294.68 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.37 : 749.85 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.37/749.85 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.37x = 749.85 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.37x = 220,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,965.29/543.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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