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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.46, 751.43 and 378.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.46, 751.43 and 378.58 is: 522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.46 : 751.43 = 378.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.46/751.43 = 378.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.46x = 751.43 × 378.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.46x = 284,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,476.37/544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.49

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