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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.36, 750.78 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.36, 750.78 and 367.26 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.36 : 750.78 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.36/750.78 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.36x = 750.78 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.36x = 275,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,731.46/544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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