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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 750.06 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 750.06 and 294.83 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 750.06 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/750.06 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 750.06 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 221,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,139.25/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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