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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.36, 749.88 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.36, 749.88 and 347.04 is: 478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.36 : 749.88 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.36/749.88 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.36x = 749.88 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.36x = 260,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,238.36/543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.94

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