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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 750.47 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 750.47 and 386.44 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 750.47 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/750.47 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 750.47 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 290,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,007.82/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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