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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.41, 750.06 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.41, 750.06 and 344.35 is: 475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.41 : 750.06 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.41/750.06 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.41x = 750.06 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.41x = 258,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,284.10/543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.30

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