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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 749.20 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 749.20 and 425.31 is: 586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 749.20 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/749.20 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 749.20 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 318,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,642.25/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.24

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