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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.77, 750.36 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.77, 750.36 and 307.74 is: 424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.77 : 750.36 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.77/750.36 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.77x = 750.36 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.77x = 230,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,915.79/543.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.66

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