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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.48, 751.48 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.48, 751.48 and 347.99 is: 480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.48 : 751.48 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.48/751.48 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.48x = 751.48 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.48x = 261,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,502.90/544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.28

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