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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.98, 750.69 and 307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.98, 750.69 and 307.93 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.98 : 750.69 = 307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.98/750.69 = 307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.98x = 750.69 × 307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.98x = 231,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,159.50/543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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