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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.41, 750.14 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.41, 750.14 and 344.42 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.41 : 750.14 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.41/750.14 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.41x = 750.14 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.41x = 258,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,357.75/543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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