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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 751.50 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 751.50 and 419.74 is: 579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 751.50 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/751.50 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 751.50 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 315,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,434.61/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.50

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