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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 751.66 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 751.66 and 348.43 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 751.66 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/751.66 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 751.66 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 261,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,899.40/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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