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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.47, 751.06 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.47, 751.06 and 347.64 is: 479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.47 : 751.06 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.47/751.06 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.47x = 751.06 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.47x = 261,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,098.50/544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.55

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