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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.90, 750.51 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.90, 750.51 and 357.33 is: 493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.90 : 750.51 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.90/750.51 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.90x = 750.51 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.90x = 268,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,179.74/543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.07

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