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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 747.92 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 747.92 and 444.20 is: 612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 747.92 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/747.92 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 747.92 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 332,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,226.06/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.29

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