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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 745.44 and 536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 745.44 and 536.88 is: 735.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 745.44 = 536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/745.44 = 536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 745.44 × 536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 400,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,211.83/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.58

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