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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.82, 750.53 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.82, 750.53 and 310.94 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.82 : 750.53 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.82/750.53 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.82x = 750.53 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.82x = 233,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,369.80/543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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