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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.72, 751.82 and 348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.72, 751.82 and 348.19 is: 480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.72 : 751.82 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.72/751.82 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.72x = 751.82 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.72x = 261,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,776.21/544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.57

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