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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.44, 749.88 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.44, 749.88 and 310.52 is: 428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.44 : 749.88 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.44/749.88 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.44x = 749.88 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.44x = 232,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,852.74/543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.48

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