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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.39, 751.58 and 348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.39, 751.58 and 348.19 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.39 : 751.58 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.39/751.58 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.39x = 751.58 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.39x = 261,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,690.90/544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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