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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 751.03 and 357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 751.03 and 357.82 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 751.03 = 357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/751.03 = 357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 751.03 × 357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 268,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,730.78/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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