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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.73, 750.30 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.73, 750.30 and 307.60 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.73 : 750.30 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.73/750.30 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.73x = 750.30 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.73x = 230,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,792.28/543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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