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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 750.83 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 750.83 and 334.23 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 750.83 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/750.83 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 750.83 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 250,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,944.49/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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