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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.87, 750.31 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.87, 750.31 and 347.34 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.87 : 750.31 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.87/750.31 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.87x = 750.31 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.87x = 260,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,612.68/543.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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