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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.15, 751.14 and 347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.15, 751.14 and 347.77 is: 480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.15 : 751.14 = 347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.15/751.14 = 347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.15x = 751.14 × 347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.15x = 261,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,223.96/544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.06

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