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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.32, 748.94 and 432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.32, 748.94 and 432.62 is: 596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.32 : 748.94 = 432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.32/748.94 = 432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.32x = 748.94 × 432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.32x = 324,000.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,000.52/543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.34

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