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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.61, 750.13 and 307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.61, 750.13 and 307.58 is: 424.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.61 : 750.13 = 307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.61/750.13 = 307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.61x = 750.13 × 307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.61x = 230,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,723.11/543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.43

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