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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 751.92 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 751.92 and 348.37 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 751.92 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/751.92 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 751.92 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 261,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,945.80/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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