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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.91, 750.71 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.91, 750.71 and 434.25 is: 599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.91 : 750.71 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.91/750.71 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.91x = 750.71 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.91x = 325,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,995.82/543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.36

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