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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.36, 749.80 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.36, 749.80 and 310.40 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.36 : 749.80 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.36/749.80 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.36x = 749.80 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.36x = 232,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,737.92/543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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