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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.34, 749.82 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.34, 749.82 and 425.47 is: 587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.34 : 749.82 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.34/749.82 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.34x = 749.82 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.34x = 319,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,025.92/543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.16

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