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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 750.85 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 750.85 and 334.18 is: 461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 750.85 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/750.85 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 750.85 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 250,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,919.05/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.18

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