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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.43, 749.90 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.43, 749.90 and 310.55 is: 428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.43 : 749.90 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.43/749.90 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.43x = 749.90 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.43x = 232,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,879.89/543.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.54

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