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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.73, 750.72 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.73, 750.72 and 417.48 is: 576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.73 : 750.72 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.73/750.72 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.73x = 750.72 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.73x = 313,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,412.15/543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.41

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