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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 749.07 and 346.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 749.07 and 346.49 is: 477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 749.07 = 346.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/749.07 = 346.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 749.07 × 346.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 259,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,545.26/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.97

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