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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 750.84 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 750.84 and 334.36 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 750.84 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/750.84 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 750.84 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 251,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,050.86/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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