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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.70, 750.31 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.70, 750.31 and 310.83 is: 428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.70 : 750.31 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.70/750.31 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.70x = 750.31 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.70x = 233,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,217.84/543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.94

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