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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 751.68 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 751.68 and 348.32 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 751.68 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/751.68 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 751.68 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 261,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,825.18/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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