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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 750.94 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 750.94 and 357.28 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 750.94 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/750.94 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 750.94 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 268,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,293.07/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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