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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 750.48 and 505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 750.48 and 505.40 is: 696.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 750.48 = 505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/750.48 = 505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 750.48 × 505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 379,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,292.59/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.87

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