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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.42, 749.99 and 357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.42, 749.99 and 357.07 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.42 : 749.99 = 357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.42/749.99 = 357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.42x = 749.99 × 357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.42x = 267,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,797.95/543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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