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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 751.14 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 751.14 and 345.36 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 751.14 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/751.14 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 751.14 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 259,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,413.71/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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