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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 750.36 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 750.36 and 357.60 is: 493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 750.36 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/750.36 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 750.36 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 268,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,328.74/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.40

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