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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 750.69 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 750.69 and 334.31 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 750.69 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/750.69 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 750.69 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 250,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,959.42/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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