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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.97, 750.72 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.97, 750.72 and 307.96 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.97 : 750.72 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.97/750.72 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.97x = 750.72 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.97x = 231,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,191.73/543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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