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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 750.54 and 419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 750.54 and 419.08 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 750.54 = 419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/750.54 = 419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 750.54 × 419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 314,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,536.30/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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