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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.45, 751.10 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.45, 751.10 and 357.89 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.45 : 751.10 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.45/751.10 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.45x = 751.10 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.45x = 268,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,811.18/544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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