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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.24, 749.69 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.24, 749.69 and 310.36 is: 428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.24 : 749.69 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.24/749.69 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.24x = 749.69 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.24x = 232,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,673.79/543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.31

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