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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.60, 749.99 and 386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.60, 749.99 and 386.26 is: 532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.60 : 749.99 = 386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.60/749.99 = 386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.60x = 749.99 × 386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.60x = 289,690.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,690.23/543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.91

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