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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.54, 750.32 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.54, 750.32 and 347.31 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.54 : 750.32 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.54/750.32 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.54x = 750.32 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.54x = 260,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,588.15/543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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