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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 749.34 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 749.34 and 433.11 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 749.34 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/749.34 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 749.34 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 324,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,546.65/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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