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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 750.40 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 750.40 and 295.09 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 750.40 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/750.40 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 750.40 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 221,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,432.92/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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