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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.43, 744.90 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.43, 744.90 and 343 is: 473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.43 : 744.90 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.43/744.90 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.43x = 744.90 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.43x = 255,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,500.70/539.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.65

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