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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.72, 750.35 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.72, 750.35 and 307.68 is: 424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.72 : 750.35 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.72/750.35 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.72x = 750.35 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.72x = 230,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,867.69/543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.61

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