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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.06, 750.33 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.06, 750.33 and 412.74 is: 570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.06 : 750.33 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.06/750.33 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.06x = 750.33 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.06x = 309,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,691.20/543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.27

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