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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.44, 751.12 and 396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.44, 751.12 and 396.76 is: 547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.44 : 751.12 = 396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.44/751.12 = 396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.44x = 751.12 × 396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.44x = 298,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,014.37/544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.38

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