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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.32, 749.68 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.32, 749.68 and 346.72 is: 478.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.32 : 749.68 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.32/749.68 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.32x = 749.68 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.32x = 259,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,929.05/543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.41

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