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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.45, 749.77 and 344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.45, 749.77 and 344.19 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.45 : 749.77 = 344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.45/749.77 = 344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.45x = 749.77 × 344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.45x = 258,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,060.50/543.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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