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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.89, 750.06 and 419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.89, 750.06 and 419.35 is: 578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.89 : 750.06 = 419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.89/750.06 = 419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.89x = 750.06 × 419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.89x = 314,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,540.47/543.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.32

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