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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.52, 751.10 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.52, 751.10 and 334.80 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.52 : 751.10 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.52/751.10 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.52x = 751.10 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.52x = 251,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,468.28/544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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