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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 749.30 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 749.30 and 310.12 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 749.30 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/749.30 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 749.30 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 232,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,372.92/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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