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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.48, 749.82 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.48, 749.82 and 310.44 is: 428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.48 : 749.82 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.48/749.82 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.48x = 749.82 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.48x = 232,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,774.12/543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.30

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