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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.23, 750.75 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.23, 750.75 and 389.07 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.23 : 750.75 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.23/750.75 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.23x = 750.75 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.23x = 292,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,094.30/544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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