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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.80, 750.42 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.80, 750.42 and 307.76 is: 424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.80 : 750.42 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.80/750.42 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.80x = 750.42 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.80x = 230,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,945.51/543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.69

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