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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 750.34 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 750.34 and 307.71 is: 424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 750.34 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/750.34 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 750.34 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 230,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,887.12/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.61

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