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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.49, 750.01 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.49, 750.01 and 307.44 is: 424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.49 : 750.01 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.49/750.01 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.49x = 750.01 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.49x = 230,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,582.31/543.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.26

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