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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.98, 814.44 and 492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.98, 814.44 and 492.72 is: 737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.98 : 814.44 = 492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.98/814.44 = 492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.98x = 814.44 × 492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.98x = 401,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,290.88/543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.69

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