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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 750.22 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 750.22 and 357.64 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 750.22 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/750.22 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 750.22 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 268,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,308.68/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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