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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.38, 749.93 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.38, 749.93 and 310.50 is: 428.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.38 : 749.93 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.38/749.93 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.38x = 749.93 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.38x = 232,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,851.71/543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.53

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