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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.12, 749.46 and 310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.12, 749.46 and 310.24 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.12 : 749.46 = 310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.12/749.46 = 310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.12x = 749.46 × 310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.12x = 232,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,512.47/543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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