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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 751.61 and 348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 751.61 and 348.29 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 751.61 = 348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/751.61 = 348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 751.61 × 348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 261,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,776.51/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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