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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 751.69 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 751.69 and 348.34 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 751.69 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/751.69 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 751.69 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 261,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,843.69/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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