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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.61, 749.82 and 502.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.61, 749.82 and 502.57 is: 693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.61 : 749.82 = 502.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.61/749.82 = 502.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.61x = 749.82 × 502.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.61x = 376,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,837.04/543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.21

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