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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.69, 750.18 and 307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.69, 750.18 and 307.65 is: 424.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.69 : 750.18 = 307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.69/750.18 = 307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.69x = 750.18 × 307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.69x = 230,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,792.88/543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.49

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