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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.98, 750.30 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.98, 750.30 and 347.42 is: 479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.98 : 750.30 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.98/750.30 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.98x = 750.30 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.98x = 260,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,669.23/543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.19

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