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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 751.72 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 751.72 and 348.32 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 751.72 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/751.72 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 751.72 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 261,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,839.11/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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