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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.64, 749.81 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.64, 749.81 and 433.02 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.64 : 749.81 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.64/749.81 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.64x = 749.81 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.64x = 324,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,682.73/542.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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