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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 750.75 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 750.75 and 386.82 is: 533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 750.75 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/750.75 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 750.75 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 290,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,405.12/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.87

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