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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.40, 750 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.40, 750 and 356.92 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.40 : 750 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.40/750 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.40x = 750 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.40x = 267,690
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,690/543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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