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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 750.36 and 347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 750.36 and 347.67 is: 479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 750.36 = 347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/750.36 = 347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 750.36 × 347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 260,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,877.66/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.11

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