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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.45, 751.02 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.45, 751.02 and 347.96 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.45 : 751.02 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.45/751.02 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.45x = 751.02 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.45x = 261,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,322.68/544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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