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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.16, 749.28 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.16, 749.28 and 346.32 is: 477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.16 : 749.28 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.16/749.28 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.16x = 749.28 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.16x = 259,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,490.65/543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.74

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