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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.10, 749.40 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.10, 749.40 and 319 is: 440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.10 : 749.40 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.10/749.40 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.10x = 749.40 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.10x = 239,058.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,058.60/543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.17

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