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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 750.30 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 750.30 and 310.76 is: 428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 750.30 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/750.30 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 750.30 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 233,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,163.23/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.89

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