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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 750.90 and 356.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 750.90 and 356.93 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 750.90 = 356.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/750.90 = 356.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 750.90 × 356.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 268,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,018.74/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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