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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.45, 750.08 and 386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.45, 750.08 and 386.31 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.45 : 750.08 = 386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.45/750.08 = 386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.45x = 750.08 × 386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.45x = 289,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,763.40/543.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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