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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.04, 750.32 and 419.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.04, 750.32 and 419.98 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.04 : 750.32 = 419.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.04/750.32 = 419.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.04x = 750.32 × 419.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.04x = 315,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,119.39/544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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