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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.11, 749.47 and 307.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.11, 749.47 and 307.03 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.11 : 749.47 = 307.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.11/749.47 = 307.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.11x = 749.47 × 307.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.11x = 230,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,109.77/543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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