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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.94, 750.68 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.94, 750.68 and 311.07 is: 429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.94 : 750.68 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.94/750.68 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.94x = 750.68 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.94x = 233,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,514.03/543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.30

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