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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 750.29 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 750.29 and 367.17 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 750.29 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/750.29 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 750.29 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 275,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,483.98/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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