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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.97, 749.95 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.97, 749.95 and 432.30 is: 596.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.97 : 749.95 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.97/749.95 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.97x = 749.95 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.97x = 324,204.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,204.28/543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.00

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