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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.14, 751.02 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.14, 751.02 and 357.30 is: 493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.14 : 751.02 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.14/751.02 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.14x = 751.02 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.14x = 268,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,339.45/544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.14

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