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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.30, 749.76 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.30, 749.76 and 310.44 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.30 : 749.76 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.30/749.76 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.30x = 749.76 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.30x = 232,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,755.49/543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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