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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 751.56 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 751.56 and 348.28 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 751.56 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/751.56 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 751.56 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 261,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,753.32/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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