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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.48, 751.44 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.48, 751.44 and 337.84 is: 466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.48 : 751.44 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.48/751.44 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.48x = 751.44 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.48x = 253,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,866.49/544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.25

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