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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.48, 750.02 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.48, 750.02 and 310.60 is: 428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.48 : 750.02 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.48/750.02 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.48x = 750.02 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.48x = 232,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,956.21/543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.64

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