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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 750.06 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 750.06 and 388.56 is: 535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 750.06 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/750.06 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 750.06 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 291,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,443.31/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.66

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