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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.19, 749.62 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.19, 749.62 and 307.14 is: 423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.19 : 749.62 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.19/749.62 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.19x = 749.62 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.19x = 230,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,238.29/543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.86

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