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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 749.84 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 749.84 and 439.04 is: 605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 749.84 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/749.84 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 749.84 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 329,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,209.75/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.34

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