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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.94, 750.65 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.94, 750.65 and 295.26 is: 407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.94 : 750.65 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.94/750.65 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.94x = 750.65 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.94x = 221,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,635.44/543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.46

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