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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.50, 750.07 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.50, 750.07 and 336.54 is: 464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.50 : 750.07 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.50/750.07 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.50x = 750.07 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.50x = 252,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,428.56/543.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.45

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