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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.56, 750.08 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.56, 750.08 and 310.68 is: 428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.56 : 750.08 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.56/750.08 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.56x = 750.08 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.56x = 233,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,034.85/543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.72

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