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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 749.58 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 749.58 and 307.12 is: 423.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 749.58 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/749.58 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 749.58 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 230,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,211.01/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.84

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