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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.57, 749.93 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.57, 749.93 and 357.16 is: 492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.57 : 749.93 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.57/749.93 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.57x = 749.93 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.57x = 267,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,841.34/543.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.75

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