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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 750.72 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 750.72 and 433.92 is: 599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 750.72 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/750.72 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 750.72 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 325,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,752.42/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.22

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