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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 751.17 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 751.17 and 334.52 is: 461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 751.17 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/751.17 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 751.17 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 251,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,281.39/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.77

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