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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.66, 751.75 and 345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.66, 751.75 and 345.53 is: 476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.66 : 751.75 = 345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.66/751.75 = 345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.66x = 751.75 × 345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.66x = 259,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,753.19/544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.91

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