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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.15, 751.28 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.15, 751.28 and 419.58 is: 579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.15 : 751.28 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.15/751.28 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.15x = 751.28 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.15x = 315,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,219.96/544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.29

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