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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.29, 751.14 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.29, 751.14 and 334.55 is: 461.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.29 : 751.14 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.29/751.14 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.29x = 751.14 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.29x = 251,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,290.13/544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.68

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