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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 751.23 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 751.23 and 369.66 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 751.23 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/751.23 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 751.23 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 277,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,699.68/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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