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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 751.70 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 751.70 and 348.34 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 751.70 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/751.70 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 751.70 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 261,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,847.18/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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