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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.97, 750.36 and 347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.97, 750.36 and 347.41 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.97 : 750.36 = 347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.97/750.36 = 347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.97x = 750.36 × 347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.97x = 260,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,682.57/543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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