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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.95, 750.66 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.95, 750.66 and 295.27 is: 407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.95 : 750.66 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.95/750.66 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.95x = 750.66 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.95x = 221,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,648.52/543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.48

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