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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.14, 750.92 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.14, 750.92 and 334.40 is: 461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.14 : 750.92 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.14/750.92 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.14x = 750.92 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.14x = 251,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,102.22/544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.47

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