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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.10, 751.13 and 357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.10, 751.13 and 357.71 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.10 : 751.13 = 357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.10/751.13 = 357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.10x = 751.13 × 357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.10x = 268,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,681.17/544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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