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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 750.55 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 750.55 and 295.20 is: 407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 750.55 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/750.55 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 750.55 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 221,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,562.18/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.37

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