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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 750.58 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 750.58 and 347.32 is: 479.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 750.58 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/750.58 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 750.58 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 260,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,691.45/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.53

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