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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.46, 751.15 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.46, 751.15 and 358.05 is: 493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.46 : 751.15 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.46/751.15 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.46x = 751.15 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.46x = 268,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,952.52/544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.98

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