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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.70, 750.28 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.70, 750.28 and 295.01 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.70 : 750.28 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.70/750.28 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.70x = 750.28 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.70x = 221,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,338.63/543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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