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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 750.63 and 507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 750.63 and 507.72 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 750.63 = 507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/750.63 = 507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 750.63 × 507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 381,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,114.58/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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