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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.92, 750.61 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.92, 750.61 and 295.25 is: 407.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.92 : 750.61 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.92/750.61 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.92x = 750.61 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.92x = 221,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,613.85/543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.44

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