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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 750.87 and 434.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 750.87 and 434.37 is: 599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 750.87 = 434.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/750.87 = 434.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 750.87 × 434.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 326,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,155.40/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.50

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