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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.47, 749.94 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.47, 749.94 and 304.19 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.47 : 749.94 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.47/749.94 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.47x = 749.94 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.47x = 228,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,120.50/543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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