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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.47, 749.98 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.47, 749.98 and 294.78 is: 406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.47 : 749.98 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.47/749.98 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.47x = 749.98 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.47x = 221,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,079.10/543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.79

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