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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 751.42 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 751.42 and 369.12 is: 509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 751.42 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/751.42 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 751.42 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 277,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,364.15/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.79

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