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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.90, 750.36 and 344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.90, 750.36 and 344.71 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.90 : 750.36 = 344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.90/750.36 = 344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.90x = 750.36 × 344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.90x = 258,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,656.60/543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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