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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.18, 750.97 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.18, 750.97 and 347.90 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.18 : 750.97 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.18/750.97 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.18x = 750.97 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.18x = 261,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,262.46/544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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