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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.29, 750.68 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.29, 750.68 and 347.46 is: 479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.29 : 750.68 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.29/750.68 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.29x = 750.68 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.29x = 260,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,829.54/544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.21

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