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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.67, 750.24 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.67, 750.24 and 307.59 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.67 : 750.24 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.67/750.24 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.67x = 750.24 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.67x = 230,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,766.32/543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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