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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.44, 751.59 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.44, 751.59 and 411.72 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.44 : 751.59 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.44/751.59 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.44x = 751.59 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.44x = 309,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,444.63/544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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