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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.11, 749.50 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.11, 749.50 and 310.23 is: 428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.11 : 749.50 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.11/749.50 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.11x = 749.50 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.11x = 232,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,517.39/543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.12

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