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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 751.37 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 751.37 and 348.09 is: 480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 751.37 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/751.37 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 751.37 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 261,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,542.64/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.26

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