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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.07, 750.11 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.07, 750.11 and 347.24 is: 478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.07 : 750.11 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.07/750.11 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.07x = 750.11 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.07x = 260,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,462.71/544.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.73

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