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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.97, 750.66 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.97, 750.66 and 295.28 is: 407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.97 : 750.66 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.97/750.66 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.97x = 750.66 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.97x = 221,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,657.47/543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.48

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