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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 751.46 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 751.46 and 348.06 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 751.46 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/751.46 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 751.46 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 261,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,553.17/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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