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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.19, 749.65 and 310.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.19, 749.65 and 310.31 is: 428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.19 : 749.65 = 310.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.19/749.65 = 310.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.19x = 749.65 × 310.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.19x = 232,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,623.89/543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.26

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