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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.03, 750.80 and 357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.03, 750.80 and 357.63 is: 493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.03 : 750.80 = 357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.03/750.80 = 357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.03x = 750.80 × 357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.03x = 268,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,510.91/544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.56

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