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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.56, 750.11 and 294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.56, 750.11 and 294.88 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.56 : 750.11 = 294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.56/750.11 = 294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.56x = 750.11 × 294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.56x = 221,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,189.64/543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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