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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.80, 750.96 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.80, 750.96 and 347.78 is: 480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.80 : 750.96 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.80/750.96 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.80x = 750.96 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.80x = 261,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,168.87/543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.27

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