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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 749.72 and 357.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 749.72 and 357.05 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 749.72 = 357.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/749.72 = 357.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 749.72 × 357.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 267,690.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,690.29/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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