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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.12, 750.36 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.12, 750.36 and 419.28 is: 579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.12 : 750.36 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.12/750.36 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.12x = 750.36 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.12x = 314,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,610.94/543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.27

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