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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.60, 750.08 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.60, 750.08 and 316.44 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.60 : 750.08 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.60/750.08 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.60x = 750.08 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.60x = 237,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,355.32/543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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