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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.35, 749.81 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.35, 749.81 and 310.52 is: 428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.35 : 749.81 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.35/749.81 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.35x = 749.81 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.35x = 232,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,829.90/543.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.51

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