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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.66, 750.06 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.66, 750.06 and 357.25 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.66 : 750.06 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.66/750.06 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.66x = 750.06 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.66x = 267,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,957.15/543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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