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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 750.82 and 397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 750.82 and 397.34 is: 548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 750.82 = 397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/750.82 = 397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 750.82 × 397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 298,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,329.63/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.32

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