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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 750.02 and 418.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 750.02 and 418.62 is: 578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 750.02 = 418.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/750.02 = 418.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 750.02 × 418.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 313,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,973.37/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.05

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