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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.12, 750.74 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.12, 750.74 and 334.30 is: 461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.12 : 750.74 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.12/750.74 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.12x = 750.74 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.12x = 250,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,972.38/544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.24

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