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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.70, 750.15 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.70, 750.15 and 347.05 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.70 : 750.15 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.70/750.15 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.70x = 750.15 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.70x = 260,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,339.56/543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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