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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 751.56 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 751.56 and 348.32 is: 480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 751.56 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/751.56 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 751.56 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 261,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,783.38/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.65

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