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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 752.04 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 752.04 and 348.60 is: 481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 752.04 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/752.04 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 752.04 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 262,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,161.14/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.15

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