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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 751.45 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 751.45 and 337.54 is: 465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 751.45 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/751.45 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 751.45 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 253,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,644.43/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.83

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