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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.72, 749.30 and 533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.72, 749.30 and 533.72 is: 735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.72 : 749.30 = 533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.72/749.30 = 533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.72x = 749.30 × 533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.72x = 399,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,916.60/543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.52

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