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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.41, 750.02 and 433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.41, 750.02 and 433.75 is: 598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.41 : 750.02 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.41/750.02 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.41x = 750.02 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.41x = 325,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,321.18/543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.67

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