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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 751.38 and 334.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 751.38 and 334.87 is: 462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 751.38 = 334.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/751.38 = 334.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 751.38 × 334.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 251,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,611.49/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.23

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