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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 751.19 and 345.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 751.19 and 345.17 is: 476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 751.19 = 345.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/751.19 = 345.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 751.19 × 345.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 259,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,288.40/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.49

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