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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.43, 751.65 and 374.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.43, 751.65 and 374.38 is: 516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.43 : 751.65 = 374.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.43/751.65 = 374.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.43x = 751.65 × 374.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.43x = 281,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,400.50/544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.87

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