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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.97, 751.74 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.97, 751.74 and 348.41 is: 480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.97 : 751.74 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.97/751.74 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.97x = 751.74 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.97x = 261,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,913.73/544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.60

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