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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 749.79 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 749.79 and 392.22 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 749.79 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/749.79 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 749.79 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 294,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,082.63/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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