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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.83, 750.49 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.83, 750.49 and 295.15 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.83 : 750.49 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.83/750.49 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.83x = 750.49 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.83x = 221,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,506.39/543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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