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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.37, 749.67 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.37, 749.67 and 356.84 is: 492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.37 : 749.67 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.37/749.67 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.37x = 749.67 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.37x = 267,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,512.24/543.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.32

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