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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.07, 749.40 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.07, 749.40 and 307.04 is: 423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.07 : 749.40 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.07/749.40 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.07x = 749.40 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.07x = 230,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,095.78/543.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.70

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