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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.41, 748.64 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.41, 748.64 and 432.75 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.41 : 748.64 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.41/748.64 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.41x = 748.64 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.41x = 323,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,973.96/542.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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