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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.15, 749.76 and 346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.15, 749.76 and 346.77 is: 478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.15 : 749.76 = 346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.15/749.76 = 346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.15x = 749.76 × 346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.15x = 259,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,994.28/543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.68

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