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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.69, 750.30 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.69, 750.30 and 295.01 is: 407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.69 : 750.30 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.69/750.30 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.69x = 750.30 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.69x = 221,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,346.00/543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.12

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