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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 750.45 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 750.45 and 344.50 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 750.45 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/750.45 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 750.45 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 258,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,526.86/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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