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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.99, 750.71 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.99, 750.71 and 295.31 is: 407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.99 : 750.71 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.99/750.71 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.99x = 750.71 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.99x = 221,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,692.17/543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.53

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