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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.90, 750.66 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.90, 750.66 and 347.98 is: 480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.90 : 750.66 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.90/750.66 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.90x = 750.66 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.90x = 261,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,214.67/543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.26

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