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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.66, 750.60 and 419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.66, 750.60 and 419.10 is: 578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.66 : 750.60 = 419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.66/750.60 = 419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.66x = 750.60 × 419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.66x = 314,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,576.46/543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.63

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