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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 751.41 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 751.41 and 337.86 is: 466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 751.41 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/751.41 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 751.41 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 253,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,871.38/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.25

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