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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.03, 749.87 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.03, 749.87 and 347.20 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.03 : 749.87 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.03/749.87 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.03x = 749.87 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.03x = 260,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,351.11/544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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