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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 750.81 and 347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 750.81 and 347.83 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 750.81 = 347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/750.81 = 347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 750.81 × 347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 261,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,154.24/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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