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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 750.10 and 419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 750.10 and 419.64 is: 578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 750.10 = 419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/750.10 = 419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 750.10 × 419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 314,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,771.96/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.67

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