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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 750.39 and 319.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 750.39 and 319.65 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 750.39 = 319.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/750.39 = 319.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 750.39 × 319.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 239,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,862.16/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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