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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.43, 750.98 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.43, 750.98 and 507.98 is: 700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.43 : 750.98 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.43/750.98 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.43x = 750.98 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.43x = 381,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,477.80/544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.70

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