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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.37, 750.89 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.37, 750.89 and 334.58 is: 461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.37 : 750.89 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.37/750.89 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.37x = 750.89 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.37x = 251,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,229.86/544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.51

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