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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 747.52 and 443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 747.52 and 443.78 is: 611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 747.52 = 443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/747.52 = 443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 747.52 × 443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 331,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,729.58/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.38

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