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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 751.88 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 751.88 and 348.14 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 751.88 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/751.88 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 751.88 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 261,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,757.76/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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