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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 749.88 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 749.88 and 354.66 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 749.88 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/749.88 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 749.88 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 265,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,952.44/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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