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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.95, 750.63 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.95, 750.63 and 344.75 is: 475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.95 : 750.63 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.95/750.63 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.95x = 750.63 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.95x = 258,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,775.94/543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.74

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