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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.98, 750.50 and 307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.98, 750.50 and 307.88 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.98 : 750.50 = 307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.98/750.50 = 307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.98x = 750.50 × 307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.98x = 231,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,063.94/543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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