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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.42, 751.12 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.42, 751.12 and 334.38 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.42 : 751.12 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.42/751.12 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.42x = 751.12 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.42x = 251,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,159.51/544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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