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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 749.56 and 310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 749.56 and 310.24 is: 428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 749.56 = 310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/749.56 = 310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 749.56 × 310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 232,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,543.49/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.13

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