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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 751.06 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 751.06 and 386.74 is: 533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 751.06 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/751.06 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 751.06 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 290,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,466.37/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.86

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