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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 750.54 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 750.54 and 397.02 is: 547.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 750.54 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/750.54 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 750.54 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 297,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,979.39/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.43

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