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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.68, 750.28 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.68, 750.28 and 347.40 is: 479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.68 : 750.28 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.68/750.28 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.68x = 750.28 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.68x = 260,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,647.27/543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.41

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