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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 750.36 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 750.36 and 347.73 is: 479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 750.36 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/750.36 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 750.36 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 260,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,922.68/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.74

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