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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.29, 815.91 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.29, 815.91 and 348.74 is: 522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.29 : 815.91 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.29/815.91 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.29x = 815.91 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.29x = 284,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,538.13/544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.77

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