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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.62, 750.10 and 307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.62, 750.10 and 307.51 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.62 : 750.10 = 307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.62/750.10 = 307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.62x = 750.10 × 307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.62x = 230,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,657.96/543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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