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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 752.11 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 752.11 and 348.40 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 752.11 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/752.11 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 752.11 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 262,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,035.12/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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