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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.10, 749.70 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.10, 749.70 and 366.89 is: 505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.10 : 749.70 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.10/749.70 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.10x = 749.70 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.10x = 275,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,053.68/544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.53

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