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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.14, 750.93 and 427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.14, 750.93 and 427.50 is: 589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.14 : 750.93 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.14/750.93 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.14x = 750.93 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.14x = 321,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,022.58/544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.96

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