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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.33, 751.20 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.33, 751.20 and 334.44 is: 461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.33 : 751.20 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.33/751.20 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.33x = 751.20 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.33x = 251,231.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,231.33/544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.54

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