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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.31, 750.12 and 396.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.31, 750.12 and 396.67 is: 546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.31 : 750.12 = 396.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.31/750.12 = 396.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.31x = 750.12 × 396.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.31x = 297,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,550.10/544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.66

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