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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 750.25 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 750.25 and 307.59 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 750.25 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/750.25 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 750.25 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 230,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,774.39/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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