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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 750.53 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 750.53 and 307.80 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 750.53 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/750.53 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 750.53 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 231,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,013.13/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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