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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.48, 750.80 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.48, 750.80 and 347.68 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.48 : 750.80 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.48/750.80 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.48x = 750.80 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.48x = 261,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,038.14/544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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