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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 751.31 and 345.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 751.31 and 345.17 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 751.31 = 345.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/751.31 = 345.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 751.31 × 345.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 259,327.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,327.95/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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