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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 752.04 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 752.04 and 348.56 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 752.04 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/752.04 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 752.04 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 262,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,127.30/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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