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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 750.04 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 750.04 and 294.83 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 750.04 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/750.04 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 750.04 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 221,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,134.29/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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