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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.40, 751.38 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.40, 751.38 and 347.90 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.40 : 751.38 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.40/751.38 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.40x = 751.38 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.40x = 261,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,405.10/544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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