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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.24, 751.17 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.24, 751.17 and 378.28 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.24 : 751.17 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.24/751.17 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.24x = 751.17 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.24x = 284,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,152.59/544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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