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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 751.59 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 751.59 and 348.30 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 751.59 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/751.59 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 751.59 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 261,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,778.80/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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