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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.12, 749.46 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.12, 749.46 and 319.08 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.12 : 749.46 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.12/749.46 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.12x = 749.46 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.12x = 239,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,137.70/543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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