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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.55, 750.10 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.55, 750.10 and 294.87 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.55 : 750.10 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.55/750.10 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.55x = 750.10 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.55x = 221,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,178.64/543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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