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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.58, 750.23 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.58, 750.23 and 347.16 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.58 : 750.23 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.58/750.23 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.58x = 750.23 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.58x = 260,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,449.85/543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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