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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.44, 750.02 and 357.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.44, 750.02 and 357.05 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.44 : 750.02 = 357.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.44/750.02 = 357.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.44x = 750.02 × 357.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.44x = 267,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,794.73/543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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