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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.66, 750.25 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.66, 750.25 and 307.66 is: 424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.66 : 750.25 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.66/750.25 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.66x = 750.25 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.66x = 230,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,816.63/543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.56

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