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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.44, 749.93 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.44, 749.93 and 307.41 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.44 : 749.93 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.44/749.93 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.44x = 749.93 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.44x = 230,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,534.44/543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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