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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 750.48 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 750.48 and 389.60 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 750.48 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/750.48 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 750.48 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 292,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,387.01/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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