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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.86, 749.49 and 388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.86, 749.49 and 388.34 is: 535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.86 : 749.49 = 388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.86/749.49 = 388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.86x = 749.49 × 388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.86x = 291,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,056.95/543.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.17

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