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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.09, 749.16 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.09, 749.16 and 346.26 is: 477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.09 : 749.16 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.09/749.16 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.09x = 749.16 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.09x = 259,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,404.14/543.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.64

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