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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.91, 750.45 and 347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.91, 750.45 and 347.62 is: 479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.91 : 750.45 = 347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.91/750.45 = 347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.91x = 750.45 × 347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.91x = 260,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,871.43/543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.62

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