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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.53, 750.09 and 310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.53, 750.09 and 310.66 is: 428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.53 : 750.09 = 310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.53/750.09 = 310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.53x = 750.09 × 310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.53x = 233,022.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,022.96/543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.72

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