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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.39, 749.88 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.39, 749.88 and 294.71 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.39 : 749.88 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.39/749.88 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.39x = 749.88 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.39x = 220,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,995.09/543.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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