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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.42, 750 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.42, 750 and 356.88 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.42 : 750 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.42/750 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.42x = 750 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.42x = 267,660
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,660/543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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