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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.18, 751.17 and 397.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.18, 751.17 and 397.57 is: 548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.18 : 751.17 = 397.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.18/751.17 = 397.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.18x = 751.17 × 397.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.18x = 298,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,642.66/544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.79

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