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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.61, 749.90 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.61, 749.90 and 344.10 is: 474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.61 : 749.90 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.61/749.90 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.61x = 749.90 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.61x = 258,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,044.91/543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.69

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