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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.37, 751.28 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.37, 751.28 and 334.60 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.37 : 751.28 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.37/751.28 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.37x = 751.28 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.37x = 251,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,374.74/544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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