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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.83, 750.31 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.83, 750.31 and 307.74 is: 424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.83 : 750.31 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.83/750.31 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.83x = 750.31 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.83x = 230,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,900.40/543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.58

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