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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.61, 750.80 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.61, 750.80 and 403.55 is: 557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.61 : 750.80 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.61/750.80 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.61x = 750.80 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.61x = 302,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,985.34/543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.36

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