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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 748.94 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 748.94 and 346.25 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 748.94 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/748.94 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 748.94 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 259,315.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,315.00/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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