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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.94, 750.61 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.94, 750.61 and 307.91 is: 424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.94 : 750.61 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.94/750.61 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.94x = 750.61 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.94x = 231,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,120.33/543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.90

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