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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 750.30 and 354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 750.30 and 354.55 is: 489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 750.30 = 354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/750.30 = 354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 750.30 × 354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 266,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,020.67/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.44

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