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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 750.88 and 357.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 750.88 and 357.85 is: 493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 750.88 = 357.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/750.88 = 357.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 750.88 × 357.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 268,696.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,696.86/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.70

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