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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.94, 751.80 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.94, 751.80 and 348.56 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.94 : 751.80 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.94/751.80 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.94x = 751.80 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.94x = 262,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,047.41/544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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