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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.89, 750.59 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.89, 750.59 and 310.97 is: 429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.89 : 750.59 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.89/750.59 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.89x = 750.59 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.89x = 233,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,409.42/543.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.15

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