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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 750.21 and 347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 750.21 and 347.10 is: 479.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 750.21 = 347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/750.21 = 347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 750.21 × 347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 260,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,397.89/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.00

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