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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.30, 751.41 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.30, 751.41 and 358.06 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.30 : 751.41 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.30/751.41 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.30x = 751.41 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.30x = 269,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,049.86/544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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