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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.82, 750.41 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.82, 750.41 and 319.76 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.82 : 750.41 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.82/750.41 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.82x = 750.41 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.82x = 239,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,947.35/543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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