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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.43, 750.04 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.43, 750.04 and 356.85 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.43 : 750.04 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.43/750.04 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.43x = 750.04 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.43x = 267,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,651.77/543.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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