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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.95, 750.32 and 411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.95, 750.32 and 411.73 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 750.32 = 411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/750.32 = 411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 750.32 × 411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 308,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,929.25/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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