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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.41, 750 and 409.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.41, 750 and 409.49 is: 565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.41 : 750 = 409.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.41/750 = 409.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.41x = 750 × 409.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.41x = 307,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,117.50/543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.17

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