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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 751.71 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 751.71 and 334.74 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 751.71 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/751.71 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 751.71 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 251,627.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,627.41/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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