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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 750.48 and 412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 750.48 and 412.52 is: 569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 750.48 = 412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/750.48 = 412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 750.48 × 412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 309,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,588.01/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.35

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