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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 751.41 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 751.41 and 434.76 is: 600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 751.41 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/751.41 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 751.41 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 326,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,683.01/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.07

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