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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.53, 750.13 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.53, 750.13 and 347.45 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.53 : 750.13 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.53/750.13 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.53x = 750.13 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.53x = 260,628.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,628.05/543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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