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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.25, 750.03 and 534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.25, 750.03 and 534.25 is: 736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.25 : 750.03 = 534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.25/750.03 = 534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.25x = 750.03 × 534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.25x = 400,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,703.53/544.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.25

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