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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.09, 749.50 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.09, 749.50 and 410.08 is: 565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.09 : 749.50 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.09/749.50 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.09x = 749.50 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.09x = 307,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,354.96/543.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.94

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