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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.73, 750.33 and 307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.73, 750.33 and 307.62 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.73 : 750.33 = 307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.73/750.33 = 307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.73x = 750.33 × 307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.73x = 230,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,816.51/543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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