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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.38, 751.85 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.38, 751.85 and 369.42 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.38 : 751.85 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.38/751.85 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.38x = 751.85 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.38x = 277,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,748.43/544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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