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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 750.85 and 347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 750.85 and 347.47 is: 479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 750.85 = 347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/750.85 = 347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 750.85 × 347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 260,895.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,895.10/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.58

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