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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.42, 751.26 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.42, 751.26 and 334.51 is: 461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.42 : 751.26 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.42/751.26 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.42x = 751.26 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.42x = 251,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,303.98/544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.60

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