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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 750.16 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 750.16 and 346.96 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 750.16 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/750.16 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 750.16 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 260,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,275.51/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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