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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.70, 751.53 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.70, 751.53 and 348.05 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.70 : 751.53 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.70/751.53 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.70x = 751.53 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.70x = 261,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,570.02/544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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