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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.12, 749.45 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.12, 749.45 and 319.03 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.12 : 749.45 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.12/749.45 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.12x = 749.45 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.12x = 239,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,101.23/543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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