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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 751.19 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 751.19 and 419.52 is: 579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 751.19 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/751.19 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 751.19 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 315,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,139.23/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.21

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