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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.44, 751.10 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.44, 751.10 and 345.20 is: 476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.44 : 751.10 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.44/751.10 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.44x = 751.10 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.44x = 259,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,279.72/544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.23

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