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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.25, 749.78 and 426.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.25, 749.78 and 426.61 is: 588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.25 : 749.78 = 426.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.25/749.78 = 426.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.25x = 749.78 × 426.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.25x = 319,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,862.84/543.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.80

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