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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.27, 750.90 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.27, 750.90 and 357.89 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.27 : 750.90 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.27/750.90 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.27x = 750.90 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.27x = 268,740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,740.50/544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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