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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 755.15 and 531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 755.15 and 531.05 is: 737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 755.15 = 531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/755.15 = 531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 755.15 × 531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 401,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,015.98/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.15

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