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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 750.13 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 750.13 and 357.24 is: 492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 750.13 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/750.13 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 750.13 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 267,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,978.36/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.59

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