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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.25, 751.35 and 345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.25, 751.35 and 345.15 is: 476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.25 : 751.35 = 345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.25/751.35 = 345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.25x = 751.35 × 345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.25x = 259,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,328.45/544.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.49

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