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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 751.41 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 751.41 and 348.12 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 751.41 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/751.41 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 751.41 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 261,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,580.85/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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