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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 750.72 and 295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 750.72 and 295.33 is: 407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 750.72 = 295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/750.72 = 295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 750.72 × 295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 221,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,706.38/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.54

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