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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 750.08 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 750.08 and 346.88 is: 478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 750.08 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/750.08 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 750.08 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 260,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,187.75/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.57

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