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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 749.88 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 749.88 and 336.56 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 749.88 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/749.88 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 749.88 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 252,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,379.61/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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