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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.21, 749.91 and 346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.21, 749.91 and 346.83 is: 478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.21 : 749.91 = 346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.21/749.91 = 346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.21x = 749.91 × 346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.21x = 260,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,091.29/543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.80

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