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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.87, 750.64 and 310.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.87, 750.64 and 310.99 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.87 : 750.64 = 310.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.87/750.64 = 310.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.87x = 750.64 × 310.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.87x = 233,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,441.53/543.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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