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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.83, 750.30 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.83, 750.30 and 347.46 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.83 : 750.30 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.83/750.30 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.83x = 750.30 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.83x = 260,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,695.12/543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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