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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 750.47 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 750.47 and 378 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 750.47 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/750.47 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 750.47 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 283,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,675.77/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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