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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.26, 749.66 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.26, 749.66 and 307.20 is: 423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.26 : 749.66 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.26/749.66 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.26x = 749.66 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.26x = 230,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,294.02/543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.92

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