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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 750.72 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 750.72 and 311.08 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 750.72 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/750.72 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 750.72 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 233,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,533.98/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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