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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.13, 750.16 and 369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.13, 750.16 and 369.17 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.13 : 750.16 = 369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.13/750.16 = 369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.13x = 750.16 × 369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.13x = 276,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,936.57/544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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