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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 749.54 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 749.54 and 346.66 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 749.54 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/749.54 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 749.54 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 259,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,835.54/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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