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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.28, 749.82 and 310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.28, 749.82 and 310.54 is: 428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.28 : 749.82 = 310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.28/749.82 = 310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.28x = 749.82 × 310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.28x = 232,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,849.10/543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.60

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