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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 750.75 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 750.75 and 378.45 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 750.75 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/750.75 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 750.75 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 284,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,121.34/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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