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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.24, 749.65 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.24, 749.65 and 307.20 is: 423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.24 : 749.65 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.24/749.65 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.24x = 749.65 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.24x = 230,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,292.48/543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.92

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