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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.47, 750.10 and 346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.47, 750.10 and 346.94 is: 478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.47 : 750.10 = 346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.47/750.10 = 346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.47x = 750.10 × 346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.47x = 260,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,240.70/543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.85

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