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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.78, 750.38 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.78, 750.38 and 310.89 is: 429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.78 : 750.38 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.78/750.38 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.78x = 750.38 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.78x = 233,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,284.08/543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.00

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