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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 749.30 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 749.30 and 443.40 is: 612.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 749.30 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/749.30 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 749.30 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 332,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,239.62/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.31

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