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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.38, 749.96 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.38, 749.96 and 310.50 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.38 : 749.96 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.38/749.96 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.38x = 749.96 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.38x = 232,862.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,862.19/543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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