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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.69, 750.35 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.69, 750.35 and 344.56 is: 475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.69 : 750.35 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.69/750.35 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.69x = 750.35 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.69x = 258,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,540.60/543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.53

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