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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 750.53 and 344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 750.53 and 344.73 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 750.53 = 344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/750.53 = 344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 750.53 × 344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 258,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,730.21/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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