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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 751.19 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 751.19 and 347.64 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 751.19 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/751.19 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 751.19 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 261,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,141.95/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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