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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 749.84 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 749.84 and 418.55 is: 577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 749.84 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/749.84 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 749.84 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 313,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,839.69/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.89

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