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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.44, 751.14 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.44, 751.14 and 347.70 is: 479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.44 : 751.14 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.44/751.14 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.44x = 751.14 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.44x = 261,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,171.38/544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.71

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