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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.85, 750.54 and 307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.85, 750.54 and 307.81 is: 424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.85 : 750.54 = 307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.85/750.54 = 307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.85x = 750.54 × 307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.85x = 231,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,023.72/543.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.79

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