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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 750.66 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 750.66 and 357.04 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 750.66 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/750.66 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 750.66 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 268,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,015.65/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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